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Craig Bellamy set to play on for Wales

Bellamy had been considering calling time on his international careerAndrew Boyers/Action Images

Craig Bellamy looks set to extend his international career after he was named in the Wales squad for the friendly against Mexico in New Jersey on May 27.

Bellamy had been considering calling time on his international career following the death of Gary Speed, the former manager and his close friend, in November.

It was thought that the Liverpool forward’s appearance as captain in February’s Gary Speed Memorial Match against Costa Rica would mark his 68th and last cap. However, Bellamy now looks likely to continue playing into Wales’ 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign under Chris Coleman.

While the 32-year-old has been selected in a strong 23-man squad that includes Tottenham Hotspur’s Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, the captain, there is no place for James…